IP Counsel - Mobile Security & Electronic Payments

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational support for intellectual property matters across the business units focused on Mobile Security and Electronic Payments.

•  Through own work and in collaboration with our external agent ensure we achieved high quality and assertable IP rights by drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications.

• Manage and maintain the company’s IP portfolio in India and support global IP activities in coordination with the corporate IP department.

• Conduct patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, and IP risk evaluations.

• Advise internal stakeholders on IP-related legal and strategic issues, including licensing, partnerships, and third-party rights.

• Monitor competitor IP activities and support enforcement actions when necessary.

• Liaise with external patent attorneys and legal counsel, as well as with international colleagues within the G+D Group.

Your Profile:

• Degree in engineering, electronics, computer science, or a related technical discipline. • Qualification as a registered Indian Patent Agent; legal background or law degree is a plus. • At least 5 years of experience in intellectual property law, preferably in an in-house role within a technology-driven company. • Solid understanding of technologies related to Mobile Security, Smartcards, Payment Systems, and Cryptography. • Strong analytical and communication skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset. • Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, cross-functional environment.

What We Offer:

A key role in shaping the IP strategy of a leading international technology company. Exposure to cutting-edge innovations in digital security and payment technologies. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities. A collaborative and inclusive work culture in our Pune office.